[split] My BMW 540i makeover thread - Engine flush discussion

[08micsta]

Ok this really agitates me even when not intended to.

Why the heck would you want to use diesel in a petrol engine?

Spend the R50 on a decent engine flush. Do as you are told to by the instructions and if you really wantn a good clean put some injector cleaner in.

Total cost: R110 max.

Why would you even take a chance? The fuel in this country is worse than pathetic. Your engine is your car.

How could using diesel have helped or worked well? If you use a proper engine flush from a proper refutable manufacturer then your oil should still be clean even after 1000km.

The reason the oil on your CTI was dirty 100km later (and most probably dirty once again 100km later) was because although the diesel cleaned it well it didnt remove the microscopic soot and ash particles. Decent flushes will remove these contaminants as most new engines are designed to keep the contaminant in the engine in order to pass emmissions test.

This is why using proper methods is vital. Especially in big block engines. Such as the BMW.

A simple rule I have learnt. Never cut back on maintenance. It does bite back.

Mike